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City Clerk

The City Clerk...

is an Officer of the City appointed by the Mayor, with the concurrence of the Council. The duties of the Clerk are found in the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) and also in the City of Danville, Code of Ordinances.

…preserves and maintains all official permanent records for the City, including such documents as ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other documents pertaining to the administration of the City of Danville; is the keeper of the City Seal which is affixed to all official documents after the City Clerk certifies and attests to official signatures; and attends all Council and Oversight Committee meetings and records, maintains and preserves the Minutes of each.

…is the Freedom of Information Officer for the City.

...by Mayor appointment is a Trustee of the Fire Pension Board and of the Police Pension Board

…issues licenses to a variety of businesses, including bulk sales licenses under the “Fraudulent Sales Act” (815 ILCS 350).

…administers Oaths and Affirmations upon all lawful occasions.